rad operating temperature

Posted by Wayne Parker on June 21, 1997 at 20:43:55

I have an original rad with a 160 degree thermostat installed.I am wondering what a typical rad coolant (water) temperature ought to be.My rad coolant measured at the top of the rad is between 175 & 185 degrees depending on outside temperature.Is this about right?The stock engine does not seem to overheat.Related to the above, are the replacement radiators superior in their cooling ability to a good original rad in a car that does some long distance touring?There is an extra heavy duty rad sold for about $100 more than the regular replacement rad.Can this cost be justified?Thanks for any thoughts on these questions.

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Re: rad operating temperature Buzz Pound June 22, 1997 at 23:47:12(0)
Re: rad operating temperature Buzz Pound June 22, 1997 at 23:46:55(0)
Re: rad operating temperature Mike Flanagan June 21, 1997 at 21:55:33(0)
Re: rad operating temperature Bob Bernard June 21, 1997 at 21:38:43(0)

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